Months Of Protests Roil Iraq’s Oil Capital Basra
Iraqis have been protesting over faltering public services and lack of jobs in Basra, the country’s main port city and the heart of its southern oil fields.
Pussy Riot’s Verzilov Released From Berlin Hospital, Blames Kremlin For Poisoning Him
In a BBC interview after his discharge from Berlin’s Charité hospital, Verzilov said his “poisoning” was “so professionally” carried out that it had to be the work of Russian intelligence.
Meanwhile in … Agome-Sevah, Togo, four female solar engineers have brought light to their village
Kabul, Afghanistan, Charlie Chaplin impersonator Karim Asir is doing all he can to keep fellow Afghanis smiling. Mr. Asir told Reuters that he has witnessed suicide attacks, explosions, and threats from hard-line Islamic militant groups, but he keeps …
Head Of Australian Broadcasting Corp. Quits Amid Editorial Independence ‘Firestorm’
Justin Milne stepped down as chairman of taxpayer-funded ABC following reports he ordered the firing of journalists whose coverage had been the subject of complaints by the government.
Digging Up Lithuania’s Jewish History
Archaeologists unearthed the central prayer platform of the main synagogue in Vilnius, Lithuania, which was destroyed by the Nazis in World War II.
Iran Envoy On Sanctions
President Trump is urging countries to join the U.S. in reimposing sanctions on Iran. Rachel Martin talks with Brian Hook, the U.S. special representative for Iran.
Trump Meets Netanyahu, Endorses 2-State Solution
On Wednesday, President Trump said he’d like to see the creation of a Palestinian state. Israeli leaders had mixed reactions.
Man Accused In U.K. Nerve-Agent Attack Is Russian Intelligence Officer, Report Says
Bellingcat, an open-source investigative website, says it has discovered the real identity of one of the Russian men charged in the U.K. with poisoning ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter.
Pope Francis Urges Catholics To Trust Historic Agreement With China
The statement on the appointment of bishops in China has sparked confusion and criticism among some Catholics. The pope reassured them that functionaries won’t be named to deal with religious issues.
Meghan Markle Closing Her Own Car Door Excites Social Media Users
The Duchess of Sussex stepped out of her car Tuesday evening after the the door was opened for her, and then shut it herself, shocking some Twitter users.
Kavanaugh hearings: Amid new charges, a call for humanity and open minds
Over the course of the past week and a half, Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination has gone from following a glide path to something that resembles a roller coaster. Wednesday morning, that roller coaster went into a vertical drop. Michael…
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